Obituary of Ray Combs

[ edit ]

Ray Combs

Raymond Neil Combs Jr. (born April 3, 1956 in Hamilton, Ohio) was a comedian, film actor, and TV personality who was best known for being the second host of the popular American TV game show, “Family Feud.” Ray died on June 2, 1996 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by hanging. He died at age 40.

Please help us remember the life of Ray Combs by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

Ray Combs Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Combs, Ray
    • Common Name: Ray Combs
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: April 03, 1956
    • Age: 40 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Raymond, Ray Jr.
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Morman
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Brown (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Ray's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Raymond Neil Combs Jr.
    • Father: Raymond Neil Combs Sr.
    • Mother: Anita Jean Waters Combs
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Debra Jo Loomis (married 2 July 1977-1996, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Kirby Lee Combs
      • Cody Ryan Combs
      • Raymond Neil Combs III
    • Daughter(s):
      • Whitney Nicole Combs
      • Chelsy Jae Combs
      • Kelly Jo Combs

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 02 1996 at age 40
  • Place: Glendale, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Glendale, California on June 7, 1996
  • Interment: Buried at the Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Category Tags:

ComedianFilm Actor TV Personality American Born on April 3rd Born in 1956 Born in Ohio Died in 1996 Died at age 40 Died from Suicide

Ray's Notable Roles:

  • Family Feud

Quotable Quotes:

"(In 1988, on succeeding Richard Dawson as the host of Family Feud (1988)): "People say those are big shoes to fill. I don't have to wear his shoes. I've got my own"." (IMDB)

"Ray Combs was a comedic genius whose legacy of laughter will continue to live on despite his untimely passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Ray Combs still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

Recent Deaths:

Brian McCardie
Died April 28th, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland
Marla Adams
Died April 25th, 2024 in Los Angeles, United States
Terry Carter
Died April 23rd, 2024 in Manhattan, New York
Carl Erskine
Died April 16th, 2024 in Anderson, United States
Barbara O. Jones
Died April 16th, 2024 in Dayton, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Ruth Buzzi
Born: July 24th 1936 in Westerly, United States
Wayne Brady
Born: June 2nd 1972 in Orlando, United States
Sarah Silverman
Born: December 1st 1970 in Bedford, United States
Rik Mayall
Born: March 7th 1958 in Harlow, England
Mitch Hedberg
Born: February 24th 1968 in Saint Paul, United States

Related Links:

Ray Combs on Wikipedia.org
Ray Combs at IMDB

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on Ray's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-05 00:43:04
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Ray Combs on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy